Please check the schedule as Homecoming approaches, changes and additions will be updated here in real-time. Alumni and guests are encouraged to Register Online by February 2.
Wednesday, February 7
5:30 p.m. | Spirit Night Basketball v. USC Beaufort
Come out and cheer on the Bearcats Women's & Men's teams!
$5 tickets at the door (kids 12 & under FREE)
Finis Horne Arena
Thursday, February 8
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. | Presidential Polar Plunge
Join us and witness President Cosentino plunge into the chilly waters of Lander's new pool to kick-off Homecoming Weekend!
Lander Pool
Friday, February 9
5 p.m. | Lander Baseball v. Lincoln Memorial
$5 tickets at the door (kids 12 & under FREE)
Dolny Stadium, Jeff May Athletics Complex
7 p.m. | Lander Men's Wrestling v. King University
$5 tickets at the door (kids 12 & under FREE)
Finis Horne Arena
7-10 p.m. | All-Class Welcome Back Alumni Social
Join alumni from across the generations for a party at the Sport's Break! Music provided by The Senators Jazz Band!
RSVP with online registration
Sports Break, Greenwood, SC
Saturday, February 10
9-9:55 a.m. | Lander University: A Brief History
Presented by Lisa Wiecki, Director, Jackson Library & David Mash, Ph.D., Associate Director, Jackson Library
Join these co-authors for a discussion of their book on the history of Lander, released last year. Alumni attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book!
CC250 - Barksdale Recital Hall, Johnston Commons
10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Alumni & Check-in & Registration
Stop by our Check-in desk and get your nametag and alumni ribbons, weekend program, special alumni spirit gift, bookstore coupon and MORE!
Front Lawn, Lander University Campus
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Tailgate Kids Fun Zone - Ages 10 and under
FREE bounce-castles, visit with the Bearcat mascot, fun snacks, sweet treats, and lawn games for the kiddos! For ages 10 and under.
Front Lawn, Lander University Campus
10-11:30 a.m. | Lander Honors Reunion
With Lillian Craton, Director, Lander Honors College
Help celebrate the history of Honors programs at Lander University and enjoy a journey through Honors at Lander with Lillian Craton! Listen to stories of alumni successes, student experiences, and the many love and family connections started right here in the Honors College!
LC 200, Carnell Learning Center
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Alumni Homecoming Tailgating Party
Come party with fellow alumni, students, families and friends at our official Homecoming Tailgate! With friends, Fat Daddy's food truck, drinks, music and FUN, we have all you need to celebrate tailgate-style before the Bearcats take the court.
$12 Food Truck Voucher with online registration or $15 by credit/debit on site. Meal options are BBQ sandwich or chicken tenders with fries and loaded fries with topping choices of pulled pork, cheese and veggies. All meals include a beverage.
Front Lawn, Lander University Campus
Homecoming Alumni Group Tailgating
Bring your friends, fraternity brothers and sisters, former athletic teammates or club members, and setup up your own tailgating experience! Groups of 15+ are welcome to tailgate in a space reserved just for you - please fill out the form online here and let us know your group details. You may review the tailgate map and Lander tailgating rules online. We can't wait to see you in February!
11-11:55 a.m. | Dr. Dave's Fun with Physics
Presented by David Slimmer, Ph.D., Lander University Professor of Physics
Join "Dr. Dave" for some fun and exciting demonstrations from the wild world of the sciences! A great time for all ages, this show will include lots of physics, a little chemistry, and even the occasional FLAME!
Room 150, Science Center
1 p.m. | Men's Lacrosse v. Mount Olive
$5 tickets at the door (kids 12 & under FREE)
Taylor Stadium, Jeff May Athletics Complex
1:30 p.m. | Lander Homecoming Game - Women's Basketball
Come cheer on the Bearcats Women's Basketball as they host Clayton State for our the first of our two Homecoming Games!
FREE ALUMNI TICKETS with online registration; $5 tickets at the door (kids 12 & under FREE)
Finis Horne Arena
2 p.m. | Lander Baseball v. Lincoln Memorial
$5 tickets at the gate
Dolny Stadium, Jeff May Athletics Complex
3:30 p.m. | Lander Homecoming Game - Men's Basketball
Come cheer on the Bearcats Men's Basketball as they host Clayton State for our second Homecoming Game!
FREE ALUMNI TICKETS with online registration; $5 tickets at the door (kids 12 & under FREE)
Finis Horne Arena
5-5:45 p.m. | Check-in for Alumni Awards & 50th Class Reunion Dinner
Check-in at the desk before the event begins.
North Entrance, Abney Cultural Center
5:30 p.m. | Cocktail Reception and Dinner for Alumni Awards & 50th Class Reunion
Join us as we celebrate our most recent alumni award recipients and the members of the Class if 1974!
2023 Distinguished Alumna Lisa Britt '90
2023 Young Alumni Achievement Award recipient Revis Butler '13
We'll enjoy drinks beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will start at 6 p.m. followed by the awards presentation.
$25 per ticket; sales with online registration
Johnston Commons, Abney Cultural Center